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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.16, 21,312.56 and 10,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.16, 21,312.56 and 10,145.68 is: 13,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.16 : 21,312.56 = 10,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.16/21,312.56 = 10,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.16x = 21,312.56 × 10,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.16x = 216,230,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,230,413.74/15,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.30

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